The holidays are supposed to be a fun time for friends and family. The thought of having an accident or being injured is something we all worry about before going on a trip, so we take all necessary precautions to make sure we are safe while traveling. What we don’t normally think about is our
Question: Do I really need to stage my house? Answer: Home preparation is recommended to homeowners who are serious about selling their home in the shortest time possible. Think about this scenario: two comparable homes are for sale in the same general area. House A was assembled and is in excellent condition. House B was
If you live in a suburban neighborhood, you’re familiar with those little paper hangers left on the front door knob on a special at Pizza Hut or a deal on windows from a window manufacturer. You have to be like Pizza Hut! Well, not exactly, but you need “Realtor Door Hangers.” They may be annoying
A hard money loan refers to one type of loan. However, what sets it apart from other types of loans is that it is secured by real estate. In addition, they are considered short-term or last resort bridging loans. Basically, they are used in different real estate transactions. Lenders are companies or individuals, not banks.
If you have a clogged drain due to a clogged piece of plaster, you will have an ongoing problem. Over a long period of time, it will eventually break down, but over time it will build up hair and other things that will make the clog in the drain worse. You need to separate the
If you’ve decided to update your home floors / work surfaces with granite, you’ve likely already learned about color options, movement, and durability. But how can you tell if you are getting good quality granite? After all, you are making a large investment in your home, and you want to make sure you get exactly
Tenant Credit Lease Financing (CTL) is a unique lending platform designed for exclusive use with net leased real estate. Due to the distinctive nature of CTL loans, they are only available through specialized CTL lenders. What is net leased real estate? Net lease refers to clauses in a real estate lease that specify which party
Find out what you can do about it When utilities are included in the rent of an apartment complex, some tenants will naturally consume more than others. High utility users, even if they represent a small group of tenants, can increase costs substantially. Since these cost increases are effectively hidden in the rent, residents who
The real estate implosion has been devastating to local government budgets. Property taxes, once the most stable source of local government revenue, are trending downward as property values decline. As a result, more personal property audits are being conducted to generate much-needed revenue. If your business has been selected for a business personal property audit
Most people list self-storage facilities for commercial use only. It is a fact that business owners benefit greatly from using storage units. However, a surprisingly large number of homeowners also depend on the convenience and profitability of these facilities to expand their homes. Homeowners prefer to use self-storage for these 5 reasons: MOVING AWAY Families,